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alfredo taco lasagna

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

For the main event - dinner - what if a taco lasagna and alfredo sauce were combined? This recipe is the result of that question, without any refried beans or salsa.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For alfredo taco lasagna

  • 4 Tbsp
    taco seasoning, divided
  • 9
    lasagna noodles
  • 2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 lg
    vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced
  • 3
    banana peppers, chopped
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 1 jar
    three cheese alfredo sauce
  • 1 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 3/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    crushed taco shells
  • 2 c
    shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make alfredo taco lasagna

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water and add 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • 3
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until evenly browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • 4
    Add the sliced vidalia onion, chopped banana and red bell peppers and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; stir well until blended .Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 5
    In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, diced tomatoes and green chiles and alfredo sauce; mix together until blended. Set aside.
  • 6
    In medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg whites, sour cream and remaining taco seasoning; whisk together with a fork until blended.
  • 7
    Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the lasagna noodles.
  • 8
    Add half the alfredo sauce mixture all over the beef mixture. Spoon half the ricotta cheese mixture on the beef and sauce mixture.
  • 9
    Top with the crushed taco shells and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
  • 10
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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